Our Partners develop solutions to allow people and wildlife to coexist and thrive.
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Our Partners develop solutions to allow people and wildlife to coexist and thrive.
Learn MoreWe do more with less so we can provide nimble and non-bureaucratic support.
Learn MoreOur Network is an incredible community of WCN conservationists, supporters, and staff all united in our passion for wildlife.
Learn MoreEvery penny of your designated donation goes directly to the field. No overhead.
Learn MoreNever underestimate what a few committed individuals can do for a threatened species.
WCN’s Conservation Partners are committed to protecting endangered species and helping wildlife and people to coexist.
Protecting WildlifeMost people are familiar with big cats, but few could name the 33 species of small wild cats living all around the world.
Less than 2,500 Grevy’s zebra exist today; these special animals are distinguishable from other zebras by their larger size and round “Mickey Mouse” ears.
The saiga antelope has been around since the Ice Age and once numbered in the millions; today only 40,000 survive.
There are 18 different penguin species living throughout the Southern Hemisphere, 55% of which are listed as threatened.
Botswana provides a home for approximately 30% of the earth’s remaining 7,100 cheetahs, it is the only country where their population remains stable.
Cheetahs are famous for their speed and agility but are also one of Africa’s most endangered big cats.
The strikingly beautiful but endangered snow leopard remains one of the world’s most mysterious and rarely seen cats.
Sharks and rays are essential for healthy oceans, but are vulnerable to human threats like pollution, climate change, and overfishing.
The gentle, mysterious okapi live only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and though they appear to be half-zebra they are actually the closest relative of the giraffe.
Gorillas are strong and social beings, yet they face threats from habitat degradation and disease transmission.
The tiny cotton-top, which weighs less than a pound, are found only in northwestern Colombia and are one of the most endangered primates in the world.
Kenya is home to less than 2000 lions. In Northern Kenya, outside protected areas, lions and people are learning to coexist.
Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique is one of the last great wild places on Earth and one of the important remaining strongholds for the African lion.
Grey Crowned Cranes are a symbol of longevity, but unfortunately are threatened by habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade.
Spectacled bears, also known as Andean bears, are the only bear species in all of South America.
The Andean cat is one of the rarest and least known cats in the world; fewer than 3,000 exist in the mountains of South America.
Elephants are among the world’s most intelligent, sensitive and social animals, possessing both empathy and family values.
A devastating poaching epidemic driven by the ivory trade is threatening elephants. Scientists, conservation organizations, and governments have united behind a common strategy to end this crisis. We must stop the killing of elephants, stop the trafficking of ivory, and stop ivory demand. The Elephant Crisis Fund exists to fuel this coalition, with just one goal: to end the ivory crisis and sure a future for elephants.
Lions are in crisis. In just 25 years, lion populations have declined by half. But, lions can return. The Lion Recovery Fund invests in the most innovative and effective projects aimed at recovering lions—backing several key tactics such as supporting the parks and reserves that serve as lion strongholds and promoting coexistence so that people can live alongside and benefit from lions. The LRF aims to protect lions and their landscapes, ensuring the King of Beasts can thrive across Africa.
Pangolins have the unfortunate distinction of being the most illegally trafficked wild mammal in the world. All eight species of pangolins are threatened with extinction. But it’s not too late to save pangolins. The Pangolin Crisis Fund invests in the best projects to stop the poaching of pangolins, stop the trade and demand for pangolin products, and raise the profile of this little-known animal.
Despite their powerful physical presence, rhinos are incredibly vulnerable to human-induced threats. Asia’s three rhino species have dwindled to distressingly small populations due to habitat loss. In Africa, white and black rhino populations also struggle with habitat loss and are brutally poached for their horns. WCN created the Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) to help protect all rhino species from wildlife crime and restore their landscapes, focusing on improving the health of rhino populations while also benefiting local people.
There are many ways to get involved in conservation, learn what you can do to protect wildlife.
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